State Highway 36, between Tauranga and Rotorua, is open after a serious crash. Multiple people were injured after a two-vehicle crash on Tauranga Direct Rd... Read More

Multiple people have been injured after a serious two-vehicle crash in Hamurana, north of Rotorua. Police said emergency services were called to the crash... Read More

Bay of Plenty Police are seeing a concerning increase of nitrous oxide use while driving. Police are aware of some people illegitimately using small sliver... Read More

Pool owners are being reminded to check barriers and gates before anyone dives in or risk facing a fine. With summer in full swing, Tauranga City Council... Read More

People are advised to avoid Te Puke Highway after a serious crash in the area. Several emergency services' vehicles are on the scene and the highway is reported... Read More

The Bay of Plenty, including Tauranga and Rotorua will move in to a restricted fire season at 5pm today. A restricted fire season means a permit is required... Read More

Whakatāne Gardens is sporting some new flavours with the help of the district's international community. Members of Eastern Bay of Plenty Migrant Advice... Read More

Two cousins have been named as the men who died after reportedly being caught in a rip at a Northland beach. Johnathan Brian Webster, 54, of Dargaville,... Read More

Shellfish poachers will be prosecuted for 'stealing from our shared resource”, Fisheries New Zealand says. The warning comes following action taken... Read More

This Saturday will be a massive day of sport in Tauranga, with two events drawing thousands to the city. By day, Mount Maunganui hosts the Fulton Hogan Mount... Read More

It will be the battle of the Tauranga Sams as Sam Ruthe and Sam Tanner prepare to go head-to-head in the The Potts Classic men's 800 metre run this weekend. The... Read More

There are fears New Zealanders are becoming more complacent around fire safety at home, Fire and Emergency NZ says. The number of fatal house fires increased... Read More